Carlton SP4012 clutch problem

[SamDTS]

Hi, I have a 2004 Carlton SP4012, which has had new bearings throughout and a new electric clutch about 4hrs ago.

the clutch engages fine, although it seems to be getting overly hot. When the machine is off you can barely turn the cutter head (belts aren’t too tight) and when you disengage the cutter head it almost stops immediately, rather than spinning for a minute or two, which it used to. This may all be normal but I wanted to get other opinions before I put it to work and burn the clutch out!

thanks

[swinny]

Something wrong there i say.... 

 

my vermeer sc252 has electro clutch and when dissengaged the cutter wheel spins freely.... 

[marne]

Those clutches have an internal brake, that should stop the wheel instantly, so it seems to work fine. 

Swinny your 252 may be faulty. 

 

Remember to properly burn in your new clutch or it may fail soon again.